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Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1902

Page

4

Greensburg Standard 1902 Ad Rates and Publication Date

Classified item notes one year subscription terms and out of county pricing. Includes price of 1.50 for non prepaid, and publication date Friday August 22, 1902. Editor Luther D Braden.

Republican editors of Indiana picnic at Broad Ripple

The Republican editors of Indiana and their families will picnic at Broad Ripple next Friday.

Indiana Broad Ripple

Tar New Era Quiet Over Reorganization Fate

The Tar New Era remains silent on its reorganization. The editor’s nerve is questioned after the free silver automobile incident, leaving readers unsure about future plans.

Franklin Shoe Factory Offer Promises Jobs and Building

Promoters offer to invest in a $7,000 shoe factory to employ 100 workers if the city provides $10,000 in aid. The plan hinges on municipal funding to proceed with the new plant and jobs.

Franklin

Keep on letting well enough alone echoes from savers

A large contingent of savers, about seven million depositors, hold approximately 3 billion dollars in savings and reiterate a cautious stance to maintain the status quo. The phrase keep on letting well enough alone summarizes their cautious approach amid ongoing financial conditions.

Decatur Democracy Split Over Party Platforms

The article notes that 90 percent of Decatur Democracy supporters align with Chicago and Kansas City platforms, while the New Era opposes Bryan and party statements, signaling a lack of a unifying party organ.

Decatur

Democratic push to nominate Davison Wilson for Joint Senator

The piece criticizes Democrats for nominating Davison Wilson for Joint Senator, accusing the ticket of being a trap to manipulate voters. The language portrays strong partisan contempt and uses a racial stereotype explanation.

Charles Zoller, Jr Davison Wilson Darkey

Noblesville Street Fair Criticized Over Last Week

A Greensburg reader condemns the Noblesville street fair urging heightened vigilance. The piece notes saloons and gamblers were allowed influence and calls for continued orderly conduct to protect the town’s reputation.

Noblesville Greensburg

Nomination of Davison Wilson for Joint Senator Faces Scrutiny

The city man Davison Wilson seeks a Joint Senator seat amid party discord in 1896 and 1900. He is described as modest yet outspoken against radicals and free silverites while privately connected as paid attorney for the Big Four pass.

Davison Wilson Dave

Political Appeal Against Restoring Clevelandism

The writer urges voters to oppose any restoration of Clevelandism and to support the Republicans outright to know what they vote for, arguing the Democratic label would misrepresent the goods and mislead under the guise of democracy.

Democratic Party Wieser Idaho

Honest Candidate for Kiowa County Office

A Kiowa county Kansas candidate for Kiowa County register of deeds announces he is running not at friends urging but on a self made boom. He says he is aging out of farming and seeks a couple of years in office to rest and learn what county seat life feels like.

Kiowa County Kansas Register of Deeds

The Yellow Jacket: Republican Voice from Moravian Falls

The piece previews editorials of The Yellow Jacket urging Republican doctrine in the South. It mocks opposing figures, notes growing subscriber support, and describes the paper as a cherished, thriving “baby” with a receptive South audience.

Moravian Falls N. C Southland

Defeated Bryan and the origin of imperialism debated

Hastings Journal argues that Cleveland and a long line of reorganizers helped defeat Bryan in 1896 by promoting imperialism and high tariffs. The piece says Democrats should acknowledge past errors and bow to these deserters’ mandates, urging patience for principled victory rather than pursuing Republican aligned power.

Bryan Cleveland Hill Whitney Dickinson Belmont Pattison Republican Party Hastings (Mich

No Show in Indiana Either

The Columbus Press notes a re organized Ohio platform will repeat last year’s failure. It cites the 1896 1900 Democratic platforms as true principles and warns reorganizers forget the 1894 defeat when Missouri was lost.

Bryan Columbus Ohio Missouri

Indiana Reorganizers' Candidate

A Denver Democrat editorial harshly attacks a reformist slate in Indiana, likening their party disruption to Judas and urging them to “go and do likewise” as punishment for alleged betrayal and wrecking of the party. The piece frames the candidates as untrustworthy and contrasts them with old party loyalties.

Cleveland Wolfert Judas Denver Uolo Democrat

Knowledge of food poisoning should be taught in schools

Dr J N Hurty, secretary of Indiana State Board of Health, cites 433 children under five poisoned in July as proof that ignorance of food dangers is deadly. He urges teaching hygiene and microbial knowledge in schools to prevent left over foods from becoming poisonous and to reduce infant deaths.

J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Indiana Hurry

They Prevailed in Indiana

The El Reno Globe warns against so called reorganizers in the Democratic party aligned with trusts and money power. It urges voters to support a true Democrat in 1896 and 1900, and to nominate a loyal standard bearer rather than pretenders or traitors.

Cleveland Hill el Reno U. T Globe

Street Fair Rest Room Supports Boys' Club Fund

During the coming street fair, the Carson Mission Boys' Club will maintain a Rest Room in their hall at Freeman Block, South Broadway. Articles may be checked for ten cents, baskets with tables and chairs cost fifteen cents per family, and easy chairs are five cents per hour. Proceeds aid the Boys' Club work this winter.

Carson Mission Boys’ Club Freeman Block South Broadway Boys’ Club

Death of Ex Mayor R B Thomson in City’s Early Days

Richard Blair Thomson the first Mayor of the city and oldest continuous resident died Friday at his home on North and East streets. Funeral at 2:30 Sunday conducted by Rev J B Lathrop. He was born April 6 1816 in Carlisle Ky, came to the county in 1827 and helped shape early local government. He served as mayor from 1859 and was the last survivor of the eleven city officials from that era. He married twice and left eight children and many descendants.

Richard Blair Thomson Our J. B. Lathrop South Park James Jenny Blair Thomson Carlisle Sandecreek Kingston Emma Scott Gageby & Antrobus James Gageby Harvey Antrobus Belmont, Thomson & Lusk Haas Old Board of Town Trustees Richard B. Thomson George Piiling Frank M. Weadon Amos Sparks Davis Batterton David Lovett Thomas Sefton Isaac T. Phares Daniel Mossard J. A. Boyer Henry Coles Thomson Courtney Ann McKinney Revesalaer William Brauer North East Street Barbara Gilchrist Clay Township Richard James Wood Gaynorsville Jeff Wirt Kansas City Michael Patton

Former Greensburger Dies in Chicago

Charles Sefton born in Greensburg forty four years ago died at his Chicago home Friday night from Brights disease after months of illness. M D Tackett of Greensburg was in Chicago to visit the deceaseds mother and an aunt in poor health. The body retour ned to Greensburg Sunday and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev James B Lathrop. Sefton left Greensburg in 1880 and moved to Chicago in 1891 leaving a mother and two sisters Dot Sefton and Rose Spinning of Cincinnati. He joined the M E church young and remained active in church work.

Charles Sefton Chicago Bright M. D. Tackett Mr. Tackett Charles Geo. M. Ewing West North Street James B. Lathrop Thomas Sefton Dot Sefton Rose Spinning Cincinnati

For Sale in Decatur County Farms with Level Tile-Drain Soil

For sale items list in Decatur County noting farms with rich level soil and tile drainage. Contact William Fleming at the north side public square Greensburg Ind for information. prices appear as 12 000 and 9 600 with several other figures mixed.

Decatur County William "Fleming North Side Public Square Greensburg Ind

Dead Letter List Names in Brief Notice

The list includes R. L. Brumlage W. M. Dakin Wm Hardy Henry Holt Ben Hanley Hall Willicutt Henry Kane Dr L B Morrow two entries Mrs Rose Hiatt Mrs L K E Tinker Miss Rosa Clark Charlotte Downs Miss Dora Fink Clara Semans four entries.

R. L. Brumlage W. M. Dakin Wm. Hardy Henry Holt Ben Hanley Hall & Willicutt Henry Kane L. B. Morrow Rose Hiatt L. KE. Tinker Rosa Clark Charlotte Downs Dora Fink Clara Semans

Body of Lebanon man found along railroad four miles NW

Big Four section men found H. E. Ellis dead along the track four miles northwest of town Friday afternoon. His right arm and head were crushed. Coroner Gullever and Sheriff Davis notified. Body moved to Schultz & Co. morgue and later buried in Lebanon. $2.64 found in his pocket.

Big Four T. B. Gullever J. C. Davis Schultz & Co H. E. Ellis Lebanon

Improved Farm for Sale in Clark County

Improved farms offered for sale in Clark County Illinois at prices from 25 to 50 dollars per acre. One of the best stock and grain counties in the state. For details call or address H. W. Dana Marshall Illinois B4it4.

Clark County H. W. Dana Marshall

Young Lady Saved by Noted Panama Doctor

Dr. Chas H Utter of Panama Colombia recounts treating a 16 year old with severe dysentery. After unsuccessfully trying remedies he used Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the girl recovered quickly and was fully well within a week. Batterton sells the product.

Panama Colombia Chamberlain Chas. H. Utter Batterton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Greensburg Standard Greensburg, Indiana Luther D. Braden Free Soup House Coxey Army Col. Watterson Col. Bryan Absalom Yellow Jacket Y.J Peter North Carolina South Indiana Reorganizers DR. Hurty Street Fair Ayer R B Thomson Greensburger M. E. Church J.C, Ayer CO Lowell Mass Porter West Side Square Greensburg, Ind New York McParandise Mills Henry & CO Zoellner E.G. Schultz & CO Akers West Maintreet
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